Common use of Lessee Assignment Clause in Contracts

Lessee Assignment. Except for an assignment to an affiliate and except in the case of a merger or consolidation by Lessee with or into another entity, Lessee shall not assign, in whole or in part, this Lease, or allow it to be assigned, in whole or in part, or mortgage or pledge the same or sublet the Leased Premises, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Lessor which consent may not be unreasonably withheld, and in no event will any such assignment or sublease ever release Lessee or any guarantor from any obligation or liability hereunder unless consented to by Lessor. No assignee or sublessee of the Leased Premises or any portion thereof may assign or sublet the Leased Premises or any portion thereof.